Is it normal to have menstruation before the end of confinement?

Confinement is a familiar thing for many women. Because every pregnant woman will have a period of rest after her birthday, this period is called confinement. During the confinement period, girls’ bodies are very weak and they need a lot of food for nourishment. In many cases, menstruation will not occur, but some people will have menstruation before the end of the confinement period. So is this situation a normal phenomenon?

1. Is it normal to have your period before the end of confinement?

The normal postpartum period is 42 days, and the recovery time for caesarean section is longer. Lochia will be discharged gradually within a month. It's less than a month now, and there is bleeding. It's not the menstrual period, but lochia. The amount of bleeding needs to be observed. If it's heavy, you need to go to the hospital to check whether there is any residue in the uterine cavity. It is recommended to go to the hospital for an ultrasound examination in time to understand the recovery of the uterus and take appropriate treatment methods based on the examination results.

2. When is the normal time for menstruation after childbirth?

First, under normal circumstances, mothers who are not breastfeeding will start ovulating normally at around 6 weeks. Pregnancy is possible at this time, so if you have not decided to have a second child at this time, you must take contraceptive measures. Some mothers have a smooth confinement period and may get their period right after the confinement period. However, if you get your period while you are still in the confinement period, you should be careful because this is abnormal.

Second, for some mothers who are breastfeeding, it may take a little longer. Normally, menstruation will not come until after 18 weeks. Because the nutrients absorbed by the mother have to be passed to the baby through breast milk, there are no more nutrients for its own supply. Therefore, many breastfeeding mothers may not start their menstruation until a year later.

3. Confinement Taboos

Whether it is the postpartum period or the confinement period, it means that the mother has to stay in bed to rest, take care of her body, and promote the recovery of her reproductive organs and body as soon as possible. However, during this period, there are many taboos in the mother's behaviors or lifestyles, some of which may even affect the health of the baby and the mother. You should pay attention to this during the confinement period.